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Toshiba P55T-B5156 overview

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The satin gold Satellite P55T-B5156 15.6" 4K UHD Touchscreen Notebook Computer from Toshiba is designed for multimedia lovers, gamers, and heavy multitaskers who are looking for a powerful laptop. The P55T-B5156 is powered by a 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-4720HQ Quad-Core processor, allowing multiple applications to be run simultaneously. If you need more power, the CPU can be overclocked to 3.6 GHz, and the system's 12GB of 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3L RAM, which can be upgraded to 16GB, allows the computer to quickly access frequently-used files and programs.

The 15.6" 4K Ultra HD (UHD) TruBrite LCD edge-to-edge wide touchscreen display on the P55T-B5156 is capable of supporting resolutions up to 3840 x 2160, which can display up to four times the resolution of Full HD 1920 x 1080. The UHD display also features LED-backlighting, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and is powered by dedicated AMD Radeon R9 M265X graphics with 2GB of DDR3 RAM. The AMD Radeon R9 M265X is designed to deliver a sharp, clear picture and you'll also be able to output video to an external display via the built-in HDMI port. Additionally, the touchscreen aspect of this display integrates with the built-in multi-touch gestures of Windows 8.1, allowing users to control many aspects of their system without a keyboard or mouse.

For long term storage of your files, a 2TB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive provides access to your data. For reading and writing data stored on optical media, this system features a Blu-ray read/write drive. The optical drive's Blu-ray capabilities will allow users not just to work with content on CD and DVD media, but Blu-ray media as well. In addition to watching HD video content on Blu-ray discs, you will also be able to store large amounts of data on Blu-ray media, as it stores up to 25GB per single layer disc and 50GB per dual layer disc.

Whether you are listening to music, watching a movie, or playing a game, the integrated Harman Kardon stereo speakers offer DTS sound and audio playback with high fidelity. Use the integrated microphone to record your own audio, or use it alongside the integrated webcam to engage in face-to-face conversations using Skype or other software.

The Satellite P55T-B5156 15.6" Touchscreen Notebook Computer includes an 120W AC adapter that operates using 100-240 VAC at 50-60 Hz. It also includes a 4-cell/43Wh lithium-ion battery and the installed operating system is Windows 8.1 (64-bit).

Connect external peripherals, such as hard drives, printers, and memory card readers using four USB 3.0 ports. USB 3.0 will transfer data at speeds up to 5 Gb/s

USB Sleep and Charge

The Satellite P55T-B5156 also features one USB 3.0 port equipped with USB Sleep and Charge, which allows your smart phone, MP3 player, or other portable electronic device to charge, even when your laptop is turned off or in sleep mode

Media Card Reader

The built-in media card reader allows users to download content from their devices such as digital still and video cameras. UHS-II SD, SDHC, SDXC, miniSD, microSD, and MMC cards are supported. However, please bear in mind that all cards use a shared slot and certain cards may require an adapter so they may be used

Gigabit Ethernet & 802.11ac Wi-Fi

The P55T-B5156 features Gigabit Ethernet for wired network access and 802.11ac Wi-Fi for Internet access when connected to a Wi-Fi network

Bluetooth 4.0

Bluetooth 4.0 technology will allow compatible peripherals and accessories such as keyboards, mice, headsets, and more to pair with your P55T-B5156

Energy Efficient

RoHS compatible
ENERGY STAR Qualified
EPEAT Gold Rated

Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

The Return of the Start Button

After many requests from Windows users, the Start button makes its return in Windows 8.1. While it may not be exactly the same as its predecessor in Windows 7, the Start button has two core functions. A left click on the Start button will take you to the Windows 8.1 Start screen featuring live tiles. A right click on the Start button brings up an advanced menu where you can access the Device Manager, Control Panel, Network options, and more

Boot Directly to the Desktop

Windows 8.1 gives you the choice of booting to the Windows 8.1 Start screen with live tiles or booting to the familiar desktop screen of Windows 7. Users can also boot directly into an app or app view if they choose to

Seamless Integration of Multi-Touch Gestures

Windows 8.1 supports multi-touch gestures. Now, you can use your keyboard, mouse or the touchpad using simple gestures. Whether you're browsing apps, reading a book, or typing on the go with touch, you'll be able to seamlessly switch between all three interactive components. With the touchpad, Windows 8.1 allows you to use multi-touch gestures, such as swipe, drag, tap, slide, pinch-to-zoom, and more

To the Cloud

With Windows 8.1, when signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your personal Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history, and browser favorites. You can also connect to services such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and more

Windows Store

In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you buy it, so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you spend your hard-earned money on it